Supermarket Food Prices Down 1 Per Cent

Fri, 24 Apr 2009
 
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Food prices at Britain’s major supermarkets have fallen by 1 per cent on average from last month, according to latest figures from mSupermarket.co.uk.

The price comparison website found the cost of an average trolley shop at the UK’s three biggest supermarkets – Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys – is currently 1 per cent cheaper than in March and claims the latest fall could indicate the start of a downward trend.

But while the cost of an average trolley shop is down month-on-month, it is still 8 per cent higher than twelve months ago, the company added.

The data from mySupermarket is based on an average weekly shop of £85 and includes regular staple products along with the country’s most regularly purchased grocery items and, for the first time, non- food items.

Commenting on the figures, mySupermarket spokesperson Jonny Steel said: "This month's figures may finally mean some good news for shoppers as month-on-month the price of a trolley of everyday grocery items has fallen."

"Overall, currently food and drink inflation is standing at only 2.5 per cent, suggesting we are seeing a return to the lower food prices of last year."

He added: "Whilst the price of staple products are still 8 per cent higher than last year, this rate of increase is reducing every month."

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